Guru Govind Singh Birth Anniversary |
The 353rd birth anniversary of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh ji is being celebrated on Thursday. Guru Gobind Singh is considered to be one of the most celebrated of all Sikh gurus. President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu have greeted fellow countrymen on the occasion. In a tweet, the President said, Guru Gobind Singh ji devoted his life to serving the people and upholding the values of truth, justice and compassion. His life and teachings continue to inspire us. Vice President said, throughout his life, Guruji stood up against injustice. His teachings transcend time and will remain relevant for all times. In a tweet he said, may Guruji`s teachings inspire us to be better human beings and guide humanity to serve the needy, poor and downtrodden. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the 353rd birth anniversary of Gobind Singh. In a tweet, Modi wrote, “We bow to the venerable Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his Prakash Parv.” He also posted a brief video on the guru describing how he fought against injustice and caste discrimination. The prime minister said Gobind Singh`s philosophy and ideals are relevant for the “New India”. A spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher, Guru Gobind Singh was born in 1666 in Patna.
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